BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Utilities Superintendent, responsible for meeting departmental objectives and performing supervisory and management functions of planning, directing, inspecting and reporting on all construction and maintenance functions of the Water, Sewer and Drainage Systems, including public mains, service connections, pumping stations, hydrants, valves and meters.
REPORTING:
Reports directly to Utilities Superintendent
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:
Assists the Utilities Superintendent in preparing work schedules, ordering of materials, and equipment necessary to carry out the functions of the division.
Supervises the day-to-day and emergency functions of Working Foreman engaged in constructing, maintaining, and repairing the water, sewer and drain infrastructures.
Inspects the operation, maintenance and repair of the Water and Sewer Pumping Stations and Drainage Lift Stations, or contractors carrying out same.
Directs the preparation of cost estimates for service installations, renewals and repairs.
Ensures that vehicle inspection reports for all equipment assigned to the division are completed and submitted to the Superintendent at the beginning and end of each work Shift, and corrective action initiated to maintain the equipment in a safe and reliable condition.
Provides technical assistance as needed to contractors working either for the City or within the City.
Works interchangeably with other Assistant Utilities Superintendents, and filling in for those individuals on an as needed basis.
Responsible for meeting objectives and for ensuring that required records and reports are accurate, legible, complete, and submitted on time.
Provides record keeping and report preparations, including but not limited to operation of computerized management information systems, and inventory control system, using the Hansen database system.
Responsible for maintenance of assigned equipment and common facilities of the Division.
Ensures accepted safety practices are followed within the division. Investigates accidents.
Responsible for implementing departmental operating procedures and policies.
Supervises and manages up to 25 employees on a daily basis. Maintains discipline and efficiency to accomplish the tasks assigned.
Interfaces routinely with general public and other City departments to provide information and advice in a problem solving manner.
Assists in City snow and ice control operations, managing in-house or contract snow plow operators on assigned routes. Serves 24-hr shifts as a City Winter Storm Officer on a recurring basis.
Supervises the activities and productivity of the water meter repair men, including daily workloads, coordinates adequate coverage for work, and coordinates meter repair status with the billing office.
Oversees individuals executing the Cross Connection Control program to include daily activities and productivity of the backflow testers, ensuring reporting procedures are followed, and coordinates actions required among other City Departments and contractors.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, with a minimum of 7-10 years experience with water, sewer and drainage systems demonstrating increasing responsibilities or its equivalent.
Must Possess: